Senior Naval Flight Test Program Analyst

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) Program

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a Senior Program / Project / Management Analyst to drive strategic program analysis, test integration, and operational planning for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

You will bridge high-level program management and flight test execution, coordinating IPTs, tracking milestones, and ensuring successful development and fielding of heavy-lift naval aviation assets using iTEST and iREPORT.

Qualifications

• Must possess DoD Secret Security Clearance or be able to obtain it.
• MA or MS degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in program analysis, defense acquisition, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Flight Test requirements within IPTs, tracking milestones and evaluation assets.
• Utilize Navy test tools iTEST and iREPORT to manage test events and reporting data.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative analytics to evaluate program objectives and test schedules.
• Provide risk assessments by cross-referencing test requirements, statuses, budgets, and master schedules.
• Lead analyses to support decisions, trade-offs, and long-range flight test methodologies.
• Ensure configuration management and data lifecycle processes are followed.

Skills

DoD clearance

Program analysis

Test planning

Education

MA or MS degree

Tools

iTEST

iREPORT

MS Office

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

The Position:

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Program / Project / Management Analyst designated as Key Personnel to drive strategic program analysis, test integration, and operational planning for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between high-level program management and flight test execution.

You will utilize advanced analytical techniques to evaluate program objectives, track acquisition schedules, and coordinate flight test requirements across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure the successful development and fielding of heavy-lift naval aviation assets.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate complex Flight Test requirements within the program office’s Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), tracking testing milestones, test configurations, and evaluation assets.
• Utilize specialized Navy test tools—specifically iTEST and iREPORT—to manage test events, track execution metrics, and generate official reporting data.
• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques to evaluate heavy-lift program objectives, identifying critical-path constraints and test-schedule risks.
• Critique and cross-reference operational test requirements, system execution statuses, program budgets, and master schedules to provide comprehensive risk assessments.
• Lead complex management, technical, or business case analyses to support structural program decisions, trade-off studies, and long-range flight test methodologies.
• Enforce and optimize government-instituted processes for configuration change control management, official milestone documentation, and technical data management lifecycles.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in program analysis, defense acquisition, or project management performing the functional duties described above.

Desired Domain & Technical Expertise:

• 5+ years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD Developmental and Operational Test Pilot operations and/or comprehensive Test Planning.
• Direct experience working within a NAVAIR Program Management Office (PMA) structure.
• Proven proficiency utilizing specialized Navy aviation test systems: iTEST and iREPORT.
• High proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, explicitly utilizing Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and leadership presentations.

Why Join ACET:

ACET continues to expand its aerospace and aviation sustainment operations supporting multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to directly shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives while supporting operational readiness and mission success across the global aviation enterprise.

What We Offer:

At ACET, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards program that recognizes and supports the diverse needs of our workforce. Our offerings are designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and well-being.

• Employee benefits include the following:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note that all compensation, benefits, and policies are subject to change at the company's discretion. While we make every effort to provide advance notice of changes, adjustments may occur based on business needs, economic conditions, and industry standards.

**Must be US Citizen to apply**

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Drug Free Workplace:

ACET is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.